United Natural Foods Reports Strong Earnings, Guides for Fiscal 2027 Growth
On September 8, 2026, United Natural Foods (NYSE:UNFI) reported fiscal fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations on adjusted earnings per share but fell short in revenue. The company guided for $31.2 billion to $31.8 billion in net sales for fiscal 2027, signaling a return to growth after a 2% decline in full-year 2026 sales. United Natural Foods reported strong financial improvements including a 27% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $701 million and record free cash flow of $323 million. CEO Sandy Douglas highlighted the company's value-creation strategy, which has improved its balance sheet with net debt reduced by $295 million. Despite these gains, UNFI faces challenges as conventional product sales declined 8.6% in Q4 while natural products rose 6.6%. The modest revenue guidance for fiscal 2027 suggests the company still needs to prove it can sustain top-line growth and convert operational improvements into durable results.
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